Consultancy Assent Risk Management introduces the new International Standard for Occupational Health & Safety, finally published! The Long awaited International Standard for Occupational Health & Safety Management, ISO 45001, has finally arrived. You can purchase the new standard NOW and…
In January 2018, you’ll no longer have to pay any extra charges added for paying with your debit or credit card, because the government is stopping businesses from adding surcharges. A surcharge is an additional fee or payment. The change…
On 3rd January 2018, the revised MIFID II (a combination of the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive and the Markets in Financial Instruments Regulation) will come into force. Launched in response to the financial crisis, MIFID II is one of…
If you have ever looked at ways to boost your manufacturing business, you may remember a scheme called MAS Grants. The scheme was run by the Manufacturing Advisory Service a few years ago, and provided grants for SME’s to help…
The Four Driving Test Changes The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has confirmed that as from Monday 4th December 2017, there will be multiple changes to the driving test in England, Scotland and Wales. These will include an increase…
Risk Management Consultancy Assent review recent announcements from UK Digital Minister Matt Hancock: As the Digital Minister, Matt Hancock announces the expected Data Protection Bill which sets out the UK’s approach to the European General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR),…
GDPR Will be Implemented in UK. U.K. to maintain its world-class protection of people’s personal data. Organisations need to understand GDPR Requirements including: Designating a Data Protection Officer (DPO). It has been reaffirmed in the Queen’s speech that the UK…
The number of road accidents seems to be increasing in the UK, so over the past two months, four key changes to road safety laws have been introduced. It’s extremely important for you to reduce transport risks and protect your…
National Minimum Wage Rise Further to the raise in minimum wage back in October 2016, on April 1st 2017 the minimum wage rose for all age groups once again. Most significantly, over 25s will now receive £7.50 an hour up…
Doesn’t it irritate you when you finally purchase the latest iPhone 7 plus, only to discover it’s large 6.23inch long screen won’t fit into your jean pocket? Well that problem may soon enough be resolved! At the university of British…